
The US is seriously weighing the option of a ground offensive in Iran, with the Pentagon drawing up contingency plans for troop deployment.
Risks of a ground assault include severe global crises, challenges from Iran's terrain like mountains and deserts, potential US casualties, damage to the Strait of Hormuz, and
Global oil prices are experiencing sharp fluctuations and potential spikes due to threats to the Strait of Hormuz, supply disruptions, and market speculation.